Kelli Smith , LPC

Kelli Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with children, adolescents, and adults to address a wide range of mental health and life challenges. She holds licensure in multiple states and applies practical, evidence-based strategies to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, ADHD, trauma, and other mood-related issues.

With a background that includes training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a commitment to ongoing professional development, Kelli blends cognitive-behavioral methods, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques to create individualized treatment plans. Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and a nonjudgmental stance that honors each person’s cultural identity and lived experience.

Kelli also brings experience addressing attachment and communication problems, impulsivity, family conflict, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and challenges related to career and life transitions. She has authored more than eight books on topics such as anxiety, organization, communication, faith, and boundary-setting, which inform her practical, skills-oriented work with clients.

Her counseling style is warm and supportive, emphasizing collaboration to set concrete goals and steps toward change. Kelli is comfortable providing brief therapy - eight weeks or less - or longer-term support depending on the needs presented, and she tailors interventions to match each client’s goals and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Kelli Smith

Kelli Smith integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy along with trauma-informed work to support clients online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and skills to manage emotional reactivity and improve coping with daily pressures. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends directly to the effects of past traumatic experiences and uses structured techniques to reduce distress and build safety and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelli collaborates with each person to explore preferences, goals, and the specific challenges they bring, and she tailors interventions so the chosen methods fit the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy with Kelli is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access a licensed professional from home or other convenient locations and allow sessions to be adapted to the rhythm of a client’s life.